This sample features the Friends are Forever Stamp Set and the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder

This sample features the new Pear Pizazz Stampin' Up! Color and the Watercolor Trio stamp set that is in the Summer Mini. Remember only a few more weeks to order from the Summer Mini!

I love what I do and one of my favorite things is to plan projects for Stampin' Up! Parties and classes. There are so many ideas it is hard to narrow it down. In July I featured the stamp set Friends are Forever. Just imagine being able to enjoy sitting down and stamping a card for your good friend. Think how special she will feel when she opens it and knows that in your busy life you took time to stamp her a card, just for her. No matter if you are an expert stamper or new to stamping a Stampin' Up! party attending a party and making a hand stamped card is always fun. Be sure and check out my calendar of events to attend an upcoming class or book your own party today, your friends will thank you for years to come!

Each Month I hand stamp a card and send it to the Top Ten Demonstrators in sales in my Definitely Diva Stampers group. I wanted to share those who made this achievement and also the card I sent to them.

My downline The Definitely Diva Stampers are amazing! We had our quarterly Stamp &
Share on Saturday. They surprised me with the most beautiful Flowers, cake and cards for my Birthday. I wanted to share the amazing bouquet, while some of the colors are soon to retire… their beauty will last forever.

At Stampin’ Up!®, color is an important part of our identity. It’s fundamental to your ability to create and be creative. That also means that it’s important for you to be able to stay up-to-date with the trends in color to keep your artwork fresh and exciting. That’s why Stampin' Up! has worked so hard to present you with the Color Renovation— a refreshing, updated color palette!

The New Color Collections are: Brights, Naturals, Rich and Subtles

Click Chart above to
download and print your own!

There will be 40 core colors (rather than 48 + neutrals). This will make it easier to have more accessories that match all your colors.

Current Stampin' Up Colors

Regal Rose

Tempting Turquoise

Old Olive

Pumpkin Pie

Real Red

Elegant Eggplant

Night of navy

Not Quite Navy

Always Artichoke

Garden Green

More Mustard

Bravo Burgundy

So Saffron

Certainly Celery

Bashful Blue

Perfect Plum

Rose Red

Pretty in Pink

Five all new colors

Early Espresso

Cherry Cobbler

Cajun Craze

Marina Mist

Daffodil Delight

7 Returning In-Colors (which many of you already have)

Baja Breeze

Tangerine Tango

Pink Pirouette

Riding Hood

River Rock

Wild Wasabi

Red Riding Hood

Pacific Point

3 Currant In-Colors

Soft Suede

Rich Razzleberry

Melon Mambo

We will say a fond farewell to…

Glorious Green

Green Galore

Gable Green

Yo Yo Yellow

Only Orange

Pink Passion

Pixie Pink

Orchid Opulence

Lovely Lilac

Brilliant Blue

Close to Cocoa

Creamy Caramel

Really Rust

Ruby Red

Cameo Coral

Summer Sun

Bordering

Blue Ballet Blue

Taken with Teal

Handsome Hunter

Pale Plum

Blush Blossom

Apricot Appeal

Barely Banana

Mellow Moss

Sage Shadow

Almost Amethyst

Lavender Lace

Basic Brown

Going Gray

That is a lot of farewells, but I am sure you will love working with the luscious collections giving you new and vibrant choices.The changes will take effect with the new release of the 2010-2011 Idea Book and Catalog.

Be sure and contact me to stock up on your favorite colors that are leaving (and don't forget the reinkers)!

There will be more vendors and items to choose from to give you a one stop shopping experience. Stop by and see all the hand stamped items to get ideas for you own Christmas giving or if you don't have time to stamp items will be available for purchase.

I have also cleaned out my shelves (to make room for more) and have lots of Stampin' Up! retired items for sale drastically reduced! Drawing for Free Stamp Set & Stampin' Class (value $45).

I just can't pull myself away from my computer and stop creating with My Digital Studio. I not only have a great collection of new scrapbooks and calendars but a few dust bunnies too! The dust bunnies can wait for I know they won't go anywhere.

I noticed a benefit this week that I hadn't expected, after using My Digital Studio I feel more confident while creating traditional scrap books. I made two traditional 6 x 6 wedding albums this week. I hope to share one tomorrow since the shower is today so I won't be spoiling the surprise for the bride (oh I think I am a poet too!)

Watch this great video by Stampin' Up! to be inspired to get you copy ASAP! If you enjoy your computer you will love this great way to create and cherish memories for many years to come.

When the Stampin' Up! wall decor came out I knew right away I needed the Tree Thoughts and Prayers. I had a date already set to have everyone come over and watch me apply the Decor Element to my wall, when I noticed I had ordered the black instead of the chocolate. The chocolate tree arrived and time seemed to slip by I kept asking myself do I want it here or here?

You know how one thing leads to another… a new wall decor, new area rug, new furniture you know how it goes. So one Saturday evening my hubby and I along with the directions of our daughter decided to put up the new decor elements. I have been anxious to share it with you all.

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My Digital Studio

Everything you love about Stampin' Up! done digitally. My Digital
Studio is available starting today! I created he Ho Ho Ho design at
the beginning of the post with My Digital Studio.